Multiple choice Which of the following is a decomposer? Lichen Algae Rhizopus Amoeba Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Rhizopus is a fungus that decomposes dead organic matter, making it a decomposer organism. Lichen is a symbiotic association, algae are photosynthetic producers, and Amoeba is a heterotrophic consumer - none are primarily decomposers in ecosystems.